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Faial Island: Full Day Tour – Nature and Local Culture

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Overview

Discover the best of Faial Island on a full-day tour with a local Guide, combining stunning landscapes, stunning volcanoes and authentic culture.

Explore the most iconic spots in a comfortable vehicle while enjoying a relaxed pace.

Visit Caldeira, the huge volcanic crater, and admire panoramic...

What's Included

Professional, experienced and native Guide of Faial.
3 options. 1st lunch not included; 2nd lunch included; 3rd private tour.
Mineral water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Round-trip transportation to the hotel
Bilingual guide (Portuguese and English)

What's Not Included

Anything that is not specified.

Itinerary

Faial Island Stop 1
The suggested itinerary is the normal for this tour. However, there may be changes (in the duration of the places to visit and the places to visit), taking into account the season of the year and the state of the weather. In case we have to change any of the places to visit, we will show others, such as natural volcanic pools, forest parks, among others. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible experience!
1 min
Monte Da Guia Walking Trail Stop 2
Monte da Guia is a volcanic cone with two semicircular craters. From this place you will have a privileged view to the beach of Porto Pim and to the city of Horta.
15 min
Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Stop 3
Monument of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, from this place you can see the historic center of the city and the bay of Horta on one side and, on the other, Praia do Almoxarife. You can also see the neighboring Pico Island and the highest point in Portugal, Pico Mountain. On days without clouds, you can still see the island of São Jorge and Graciosa. Without a doubt, a place with a privileged view!
10 min
Flamengos Stop 4
On the route to Caldeira do Faial, we will take a road with excellent views of the entire parish of Flamengos. This is the only parish on the island that does not have direct access to the sea and is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes.
5 min
Caldeira Stop 5
Located in the center of the island, the Caldeira is the true ex-libris of Faial. It is one of the largest volcanic craters in the Azores, and which was at the origin of the island, measuring around 2000 meters in diameter, 7000 meters in perimeter and 400 meters deep. In this impressive place you will have the possibility to take a short walk, take unique photos or simply observe what the force of nature can create.
30 min
Praia do Almoxarife Stop 6
Visit to one of the most beautiful beaches on the island with views of Pico, S. Jorge and Graciosa islands. This is the largest volcanic sand beach in Faial and one of the largest in the Azores. You will have free time at this location. You can choose to have a drink at a local cafe, take a walk along the beach, around the parish, or take a swim in our temperate waters. From here we will head for lunch at a local restaurant, away from the typical tourist routes so you can have a more authentic experience.
30 min
Miradouro Ponta Furada Stop 7
Coastal site of great beauty where you can observe the contact of basalt with the sea. Here there are several caves and geological formations that will certainly please you.
10 min
We will visit the Natural Pools of Porto do Comprido Stop 8
These pools were formed by basalt rocks, which resulted from the solidification of incandescent lava in the sea. We will pass by the whaling village that once existed in this location but is now almost completely buried by sand and volcanic ash. In the 19th century, Porto do Comprido was one of the most important whaling stations in the Azores archipelago.
15 min
Capelinhos Stop 9
A place of great volcanic beauty. The Capelinhos Volcano is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Atlantic, particularly in the Azores. Its landscape takes us to a lunar environment. Enjoy the contrast of the grey sands with the green of the mountains and the blue of the sky and sea. In this unique place you will have free time to explore the area. You can choose to visit the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre, stroll through the sands and volcanic ash, see the Capelinhos Lighthouse with its first floor still underground, or take a walk on the Costado da Nau (the area where the island of Faial ended before the eruption).
1h

Departure & Return

Pickup included

• The pickup for the tour will be between 9 : 15 and 9 : 30. The Guide will be in a grey Opel van. Pickup locations: 1 - outside the reception of your hotel/ accommodation in Horta; 2 - at the Maritime Terminal; 3 - at the Airport available only on private tours, please mention the flight number. 4 - one of the suggested meeting points that you select.

Start point

For those staying in the central area of Horta this may be a good option, as some places do not allow safe parking, such as the International Azores Boutique. Please, at the time of pick up be outside the garden., Please wait at the beginning of the street, on the side of the bus stop. On the other side of the street is a yellow house.

End point

For those staying in the central area of Horta this may be a good option, as some places do not allow safe parking, such as the International Azores Boutique. Please, at the time of pick up be outside the garden., Please wait at the beginning of the street, on the side of the bus stop. On the other side of the street is a yellow house.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please share your WhatsApp number to facilitate communication.
  • The tours usually end at 16:30, but we are flexible with the schedule. A good solution for travelers who wish to return to Pico at the end of the tour.
  • In the summer, there is the possibility of taking a dive at Almoxarife Beach! Don't forget to bring bathing suit and a towel. There's a place to swap on the beach. There is only one rule: you have to be dry before you go back to the cart.
  • For reservations without lunch included, the tour includes a stop at a local restaurant for about 1 hour. Lunch is optional. Those who choose not to have lunch should wait during this period. If the whole group prefers not to stop for lunch, the tour will continue and can end about 1 hour earlier.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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